Guji

Guji coffee grows in Ethiopia’s southern highlands, between 1,800 and 2,300 meters. Rugged, green, and remote, this region was once grouped under Sidama but has since earned its own reputation. Guji is celebrated for sweetly aromatic coffees that balance fruit richness with floral lift. Forest-influenced microclimates, young volcanic soils, and heirloom Ethiopian varieties create a profile unlike any other.

Producers and Forest-Edge Farms

Farmers in Guji are a mix of smallholders and community groups. Many plots sit near semi-wild forest edges, where biodiversity enriches the soil and provides natural shade. Ripe cherries are hand-picked in multiple passes and delivered to centralized washing stations. There, producers focus on meticulous sorting and paced drying to preserve Guji’s clarity and character.

Washed Process – Crystalline and Structured

For washed Guji coffees, stations depulp and ferment cherries for about a day—sometimes longer at higher altitudes. The parchment is rinsed through channels and dried on raised beds with steady airflow. The result is a structured and elegant cup, with:

  • Yellow peach and ripe citrus
  • Chamomile and sweet herbs
  • Cocoa nib echoes
  • A shimmering, sweet finish

This process highlights Guji’s crystalline clarity and refined floral tones.

Natural Process – Fruit-Saturated and Refined

Natural (sun-dried) Guji coffees are especially prized. Whole cherries are carefully sorted and dried slowly for 18–25 days under the cooler mountain air. This slower pace concentrates sugars while preserving remarkable cleanliness. Expect:

  • Blackberry and blueberry
  • Ripe mango hints
  • Vanilla-like sweetness
  • A velvety, clean finish

These naturals are fruit-forward yet refined, offering depth without heaviness.

The Signature of Guji Coffee

What defines Guji coffee is its balance of purity and depth.

  • Washed lots sparkle with floral clarity and stone-fruit sweetness.
  • Natural lots deliver fruit-saturated richness anchored by elegance.

Together, they capture Guji’s high-elevation forests, volcanic soils, and patient drying—an origin that glows with complexity and distinction.

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